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Im trying to find a front matching set of these oe replica wheels. Theyre the c5 z06 black rims with dish and 17x9.5 or is stock 17x8.5 up front with 245/45/17 tires are cheaper. Id almost prefer the stock size wheels up front.
What place has the oe replecas for the cheapest. This rear set is nice and meaty and 295/35/18 fit nice i think even a 305 would fit.
Looking for the black c5 z06 oe replica beadlocks for a front set. What size is best stock is 17x8.5 would that be best as the 245/45/17 tires are cheaper. Possibly a z06 front set with the dish and no beadlocks? or would that be cheezy i hate to make a wheel purchase mistake.
Last edited by Justin Raney; Mar 16, 2022 at 02:26 PM.
well i called oe replica wheels they said they stopped manufacturing the beadlock rims over 4 years ago so i cant find a matching front set. Could maybe just run the non beadlock black z06 rims with the silver deep dish. He said there were other companies that made replica wheels but if anyone knows of any other manufacturer let me know. I may try to keep these as drag pack or switch to a similar wheel design in the front the 5 spoke silver deep dish in 17x9.5 will 275/40/17s clear the front inner fenders and do base model corvettes have the same wheel space?
Im thinking maybe these 5 spoke beadlock silver deepdish wheels similar to stock but 18x9.5 someone told me 18" would allow for bigger brakes up front.
Last edited by Justin Raney; Mar 16, 2022 at 04:36 PM.
Just fyi. Those aren’t “beadlocks” they are three piece wheels. Or 3 piece replicas.
Thanks for the information I always thought they looked cheezy but look actually pretty good they offset the bad paint flaws. I drove them as is and drive nice so I don't think either wheel is damaged. I think the tires are from 2013 as they have a 4 # date code 4513. I don't know if should just buy the 5 spoke three piece replace wheels to match so somewhat on the front I think they'd look alright or replica told me the back of the wheels had "OEW" was their brand as other people do manufacturer replica wheels. Without the rivets on the front they look cheezy. I'm going to see if the rear stock 275/40/18 wheels will fit upfront as I was told that if purchasing maybe buy the 18x9.5 Incase of bigger brake change up front. I looked for smaller tires that would fit the 18x9.5" and 255/40/18s said up to a 10" wide wheel and 255/35/18 is 25" vs 255/40/18 26" tires. I think that other wheel above would work or match atleast they make the stock wheels look dull.
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